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Thank you for taking the time to learn about the Madison Police Department! We have a dedicated team of officers available to answer your questions. Email any of these about the daily job functions of a police officer, specialty positions within the department, and what it means to join the MPD team.
Send questions about the hiring process to JoinMPD@cityofmadison.com, or call 608-261-9856.
Police Officer Paige Decent
Ask me about the application and hiring process!
Date of Hire: 2018
Education: B.S. from UW Oshkosh in Criminal Justice with a minor in social justice with an emphasis in prejudice and discrimination
Previous Experience: MPD Intern and East High School Security
Current & Past Assignments: Patrol, Mental Health Liaison, Academy Instructor
Detective Gracia Rodriguez
Ask me about Amigos en Azul!
Date of Hire: 2016
Education: B.S. in Forensic Science – Loyola University- Chicago
Previous Experience: Crime Scene Investigator in Greensboro, NC, Volunteer Teacher in Mérida, Yucatan, México
Current & Past Assignments: Detective, Neighborhood Police Officer, Community Outreach and Resource Education Officer, Patrol, Amigos en Azul Chair
Sergeant Chanda Dolsen
Ask me about Academy Life!
Date of Hire: 2006
Education: B.A. in General Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice and Sociology – Ball State University Muncie, IN
Previous Experience: Indiana State Trooper '98-'06
Current & Past Assignments: Sergeant, Training Officer, Community Policing Team, Neighborhood Officer, Patrol, Peer Support Officer
Sergeant Theresa Magyera
Ask me about Promotional Opportunities!
Date of Hire: 2012
Education: B.S. in Sociology – Iowa State University; Master of Science in Criminology – University of Texas at Arlington
Previous Experience: Police Officer in Arlington, Texas, juvenile social worker
Current & Past Assignments: Academy Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Neighborhood Resource Officer, Patrol, Academy Instructor
Officer Anthony Vogel
Ask me about making Madison my home!
Date of Hire: 2018
Education: Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts-Criminal Justice
Previous Experience: Michigan State University Police Department Special Events Team, Customer Service Representative
Current & Past Assignments: Patrol, Special Events Team, Field Extrication Team
Detective Kellen Dzick
Ask me about working for another agency prior to Madison PD!
Date of Hire: 2008
Education: BA in Psychology – University of Colorado – Boulder
Previous Experience: Police Officer in the State of Colorado
Current & Past Assignments: Detective, Neighborhood Resource Officer, Patrol, Special Events Team, Mental Health Liaison
Officer Jordan Strachota
Ask me about the Field Training Program!
Date of Hire: 2013
Education: B.S. in Sociology with Law Enforcement Emphasis - Winona State University
Previous Experience: St. Paul Intern, MN Police SKILLS program- Alexandria Technical College, fitness instructor and restaurant industry
Current & Past Assignments: Patrol, Field Training Officer, Academy Instructor